The cheapest and fastest buses from Berlin to Bologna
Cheapest price
$100
Average price
$115
Fastest journey
15 h
Average duration
17 h 8 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
906 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Bologna will cost around $115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $100.
Of the 14 buses that leave Berlin for Bologna on Thu, Apr 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 16 the direct buses cover the 906 km distance in an average of 17 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h .
On Thu, Apr 16 the slowest buses will take 18 h 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus5:20 PM15h00Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)8:20 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1001One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:50 PM17h40Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)7:30 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1121One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus · FlixBus8:03 PM19h37Berlin Südkreuz station3:40 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1131One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 PM18h40Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)3:40 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1131One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus · FlixBus7:57 PM19h43Berlin Hbf3:40 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1131One-way2 transfers
FlixBus5:20 PM15h00Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)8:20 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1001One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 PM17h10Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz7:30 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1141One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM17h30Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)7:30 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1141One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:50 PM17h40Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)7:30 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1121One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus10:04 AM18h21Berlin Südkreuz station4:25 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1141One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, and a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 562 miles (906 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$102 Average price Cheapest | $228 Average price | $269 Average price |
18h 29m Average total duration 17h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 10m Average total duration 12h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.7 - 5.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Berlin to Bologna Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:57AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 20h28 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:57AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 18h28 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:04AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 18h21 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 01:57PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 19h38 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $239 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 02:04PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 19h31 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $239 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:57PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 20h08 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:04PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 20h01 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:39PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 20h51 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:57PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 20h33 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:03PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 20h27 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $90 |
Live departures
Berlin to Bologna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Bologna buses for today, Wednesday, April 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 19h00 | 5:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 18h30 | 5:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 AM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 17h40 | 5:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 20h55 | 12:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 15h00 | 6:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 18h40 | 1:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, April 16 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 19h45 | 2:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:20 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 21h25 | 4:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 7:57 AM Berlin Hbf | 18h28 | 2:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 18h25 | 2:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 8:04 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 18h21 | 2:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Berlin to Bologna
Buses from Berlin to Bologna run on average 18 times per day, taking around 17h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $58 (€46) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 01:20, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 562 miles (906 km) distance in 15h 0m.
Distance 562 miles (906 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€46) |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 15h 0m |
First bus 1:20 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Berlin to BolognaYou can travel by bus between Berlin to Bologna with FlixBus for as low as $24 (€19). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Berlin to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Bologna by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Piazza Maggiore, a central square surrounded by historic buildings and a hub for local events
- Two Towers, iconic medieval towers offering panoramic views of the city
- Basilica di San Petronio, a grand Gothic church known for its unfinished facade and impressive interior
- Archiginnasio of Bologna, a historic university building with a stunning anatomical theater and library
- Santo Stefano, a complex of religious buildings known as the Seven Churches with unique architectural features.
- Piazza Maggiore, the central square surrounded by historic buildings and lively cafes
- Two Towers, iconic medieval towers offering panoramic views of the city
- Basilica di San Petronio, a grand church with impressive architecture and art
- Archiginnasio of Bologna, a historic university building with a stunning anatomical theater
- Mercato di Mezzo, a bustling market offering local delicacies and fresh produce.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Berlin to Bologna
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Berlin (in the station)
- Schnitzel Express (0.5 km)
- Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M49, 139 Metro: U2 Train: S41, S42, S46
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M46, 106, 204 Train: S2, S25, S41, S42
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
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